The Royal Canadian Mint introduced platinum Canadian Maple Leafs in the same year as the Silver Maple Leafs, 1988. Each coin is 99.95% fine. The Platinum Maple Leaf carries the same obverse and reverse designs as the Gold and Silver Maple Leaf coins. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II, whose design changed in 1990 to feature a mature portrait of the Queen. In both versions, her name ("ELIZABETH II") appears at top and the denomination of the coin and the date of issue rest underneath the bust. This coin is named for Canada's national symbol "the maple leaf" which appears on the reverse. This side also states that each coin contains 1 full ounce of pure platinum. Based on the popularity of the Gold Maple Leaf, the Royal Canadian Mint began producing 99.9% pure platinum bullion coins. The Ottawa branch of the Mint has been in operation since 1908, when it was opened as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint. It came under Canadian ownership in 1931 and became a corporation of the Crown in 1969. The Government of Canada guarantees the purity, weight, and legal tender value of each Canadian Maple Leaf bullion coin. CALL US FOR PRICING AT 1-800-827-4653 If you are interested in spending over $1,500, please call us at 1-877-376-2646. Lower prices may be available for larger quantity orders. Account Executives are available from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. PST, Monday through Friday. Given the increased demand for gold and silver coins, orders will be delivered within 28 days of receipt of good funds.